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International Symposium ‘The Belgian Reform of Succession Law from a Comparative Perspective’ 13 mrt 2017

The overall reform of succession law is high on the Belgian political agenda. The goal is not only to modernise succession law in light of the increasing number of recomposed families but also to create an enlarged freedom of disposition for the testator.

The Minister of Justice set up a working group of experts and they formulated a set of priorities: expanding the possibility of concluding agreements regarding succession, curtailment of the statutory portion, a change of rules relating to the restitution or bringing into account of gifts and the introduction of a succession law in value instead of in kind.

During this symposium, organized by Prof. Dr. Charlotte Declerck, at the Faculty of Law of Hasselt University, on March 17, 2017, we shall discuss the intended Belgian reform of succession law from a comparative perspective. Experts from France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Great Britain will shed light on how the aforementioned objectives are dealt with in their legal system. The closing speech will be held by the Minister of Justice.